Windows Client Engineer
Basel, Basel City, SwitzerlandRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Configures, deploys, and maintains Windows client operating systems and endpoint configurations in an enterprise environment, collaborating with infrastructure, security, and service desk teams.
About this role
About the Role
We are looking for a Windows Client Engineer to help manage, secure, and continuously improve our Windows endpoint environment. You will collaborate with infrastructure, security, and service desk teams to deliver a reliable and efficient digital workplace.
The scope of responsibilities will be aligned with your experience and strengths, with opportunities to contribute across endpoint management, automation, and workplace modernisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, deploy, maintain, and optimise Windows client operating systems and endpoint configurations.
- Manage devices using Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and related endpoint management solutions.
- Support automated device provisioning and lifecycle management, including Windows Autopilot.
- Package, test, deploy, and update business applications.
- Manage operating system updates, security patches, and feature upgrades.
- Implement and maintain endpoint security policies in collaboration with the security team.
- Administer device policies through Microsoft Intune and Group Policy.
- Troubleshoot issues related to client performance, applications, authentication, and connectivity.
- Automate recurring administrative tasks using PowerShell.
- Support integration with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 services.
- Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with the service desk and application owners to resolve escalated issues and improve the user experience.
Requirements
Required Skills and Experience
- Practical experience with Windows client administration or endpoint engineering in an enterprise environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, or comparable endpoint management tools.
- Understanding of application deployment, patch management, and device lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Group Policy.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Understanding of endpoint security, encryption, access controls, and device compliance.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, VPN, and TCP/IP.
- A structured approach to troubleshooting and a service-oriented mindset.
- Ability to collaborate across technical teams and maintain clear documentation.
- Good written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Windows Autopilot and modern endpoint management.
- Familiarity with co-management and migration from traditional to cloud-based device management.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, BitLocker, and endpoint security baselines.
- Knowledge of application packaging technologies such as MSI and MSIX.
- Exposure to virtual desktop environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365.
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications and services.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications are an advantage.
Skills
Active DirectoryApplication DeploymentAzure Virtual DesktopBitLockerDevice Lifecycle ManagementDHCPDNSEndpoint SecurityGroup PolicyMicrosoft Configuration ManagerMicrosoft Defender For EndpointMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft IntuneMSI PackagingMSIX PackagingPatch ManagementPowerShell ScriptingTCP/IPVPNWindows 365Windows AutopilotWindows Client Administration
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